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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 688.62 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 688.62 and 292 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 688.62 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/688.62 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 688.62 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 201,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,077.04/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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