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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 689.22 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 689.22 and 292.44 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 689.22 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/689.22 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 689.22 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 201,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,555.50/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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