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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 688.93 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 688.93 and 289.40 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 688.93 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/688.93 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 688.93 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 199,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,377.34/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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