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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 689.57 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 689.57 and 289.87 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 689.57 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/689.57 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 689.57 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 199,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,887.38/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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