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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 688.40 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 688.40 and 289.12 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 688.40 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/688.40 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 688.40 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 199,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,030.21/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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