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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.35, 689.08 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.35, 689.08 and 289.39 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.35 : 689.08 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.35/689.08 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.35x = 689.08 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.35x = 199,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,412.86/499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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