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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 688.68 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 688.68 and 278.01 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 688.68 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/688.68 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 688.68 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 191,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,459.93/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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