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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 691.44 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 691.44 and 353.64 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 691.44 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/691.44 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 691.44 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 244,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,520.84/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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