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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.39, 689.07 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.39, 689.07 and 289.57 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.39 : 689.07 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.39/689.07 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.39x = 689.07 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.39x = 199,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,534.00/499.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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