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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 688.61 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 688.61 and 277.96 is: 383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 688.61 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/688.61 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 688.61 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 191,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,402.92/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.56

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