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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 688.76 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 688.76 and 278.12 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 688.76 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/688.76 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 688.76 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 191,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,558.26/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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