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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 690.36 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 690.36 and 353.04 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 690.36 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/690.36 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 690.36 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 243,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,724.69/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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