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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 688.68 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 688.68 and 277.97 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 688.68 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/688.68 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 688.68 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 191,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,428.94/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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