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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 690.18 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 690.18 and 353 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 690.18 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/690.18 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 690.18 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 243,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,633.54/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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