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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 685.28 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 685.28 and 289.52 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 685.28 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/685.28 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 685.28 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 198,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,402.27/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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