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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 689.09 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 689.09 and 278.33 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 689.09 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/689.09 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 689.09 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 191,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,794.75/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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