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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 688.68 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 688.68 and 383.04 is: 527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 688.68 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/688.68 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 688.68 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 263,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,791.99/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.92

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