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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 688.87 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 688.87 and 275.14 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 688.87 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/688.87 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 688.87 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 189,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533.02/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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