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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 690.48 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 690.48 and 353.32 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 690.48 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/690.48 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 690.48 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 243,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,960.39/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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