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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.49, 688.51 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.49, 688.51 and 394.41 is: 543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.49 : 688.51 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.49/688.51 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.49x = 688.51 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.49x = 271,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,555.23/499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.66

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