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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 688.72 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 688.72 and 278 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 688.72 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/688.72 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 688.72 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 191,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,464.16/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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