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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 688.75 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 688.75 and 278.08 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 688.75 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/688.75 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 688.75 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 191,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,527.60/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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