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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 688.88 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 688.88 and 278.15 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 688.88 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/688.88 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 688.88 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 191,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,610.58/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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