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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 690 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 690 and 383.92 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 690 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/690 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 690 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 264,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,904.80/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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