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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 688.97 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 688.97 and 394.12 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 688.97 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/688.97 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 688.97 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 271,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,536.86/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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