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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 689.49 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 689.49 and 278.61 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 689.49 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/689.49 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 689.49 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 192,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,093.97/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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