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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 691.08 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 691.08 and 353.36 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 691.08 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/691.08 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 691.08 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 244,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,200.03/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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