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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.37, 689.14 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.37, 689.14 and 289.55 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.37 : 689.14 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.37/689.14 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.37x = 689.14 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.37x = 199,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,540.49/499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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