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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.19, 688.92 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.19, 688.92 and 278.18 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.19 : 688.92 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.19/688.92 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.19x = 688.92 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.19x = 191,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,643.77/499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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