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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.29, 689.03 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.29, 689.03 and 278.26 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.29 : 689.03 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.29/689.03 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.29x = 689.03 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.29x = 191,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,729.49/499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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