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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 688.53 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 688.53 and 277.94 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 688.53 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/688.53 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 688.53 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 191,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.03/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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