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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 689.24 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 689.24 and 289.65 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 689.24 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/689.24 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 689.24 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 199,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,638.37/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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