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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 689.09 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 689.09 and 289.53 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 689.09 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/689.09 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 689.09 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 199,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,508.06/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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