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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 689.01 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 689.01 and 278.25 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 689.01 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/689.01 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 689.01 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 191,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,717.03/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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