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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 688.52 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 688.52 and 401.15 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 688.52 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/688.52 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 688.52 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 276,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,194.35/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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