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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.03, 688.70 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.03, 688.70 and 289.27 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.03 : 688.70 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.03/688.70 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.03x = 688.70 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.03x = 199,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,220.25/499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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