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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 689.93 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 689.93 and 388.98 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 689.93 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/689.93 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 689.93 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 268,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,368.97/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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