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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 688.68 and 394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 688.68 and 394.33 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 688.68 = 394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/688.68 = 394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 688.68 × 394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 271,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,567.18/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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