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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 688.96 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 688.96 and 388.80 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 688.96 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/688.96 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 688.96 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 267,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867.65/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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