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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 688.74 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 688.74 and 292.23 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 688.74 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/688.74 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 688.74 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 201,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,270.49/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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