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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 690.84 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 690.84 and 353.58 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 690.84 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/690.84 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 690.84 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 244,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,267.21/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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