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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.18, 688.53 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.18, 688.53 and 292.18 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.18 : 688.53 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.18/688.53 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.18x = 688.53 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.18x = 201,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,174.70/499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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