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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 688.92 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 688.92 and 289.38 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 688.92 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/688.92 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 688.92 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 199,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,361.17/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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