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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 688.76 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 688.76 and 289.31 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 688.76 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/688.76 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 688.76 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 199,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,260.27/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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