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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 689.07 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 689.07 and 278.28 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 689.07 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/689.07 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 689.07 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 191,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,754.40/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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