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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 688.58 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 688.58 and 277.97 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 688.58 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/688.58 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 688.58 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 191,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,407.00/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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