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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 689.51 and 289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 689.51 and 289.81 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 689.51 = 289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/689.51 = 289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 689.51 × 289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 199,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,822.00/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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