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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 689.55 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 689.55 and 278.64 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 689.55 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/689.55 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 689.55 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 192,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,135.17/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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