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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 687.86 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 687.86 and 393.94 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 687.86 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/687.86 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 687.86 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 270,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,975.57/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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