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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 689.15 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 689.15 and 292.25 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 689.15 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/689.15 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 689.15 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 201,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,402.63/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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