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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 688.73 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 688.73 and 278.05 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 688.73 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/688.73 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 688.73 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 191,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,499.19/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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