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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 688.90 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 688.90 and 388.60 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 688.90 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/688.90 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 688.90 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 267,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,706.54/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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