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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 689.64 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 689.64 and 292.74 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 689.64 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/689.64 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 689.64 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 201,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,885.21/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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