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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 690.33 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 690.33 and 352.98 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 690.33 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/690.33 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 690.33 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 243,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,672.68/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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