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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 691.25 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 691.25 and 353.49 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 691.25 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/691.25 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 691.25 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 244,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,348.20/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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