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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 689 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 689 and 399.72 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 689 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/689 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 689 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 275,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,407.08/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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