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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 688.67 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 688.67 and 278 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 688.67 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/688.67 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 688.67 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 191,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,450.26/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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