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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.17, 688.66 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.17, 688.66 and 289.31 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.17 : 688.66 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.17/688.66 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.17x = 688.66 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.17x = 199,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,236.22/499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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