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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 689.66 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 689.66 and 289.98 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 689.66 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/689.66 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 689.66 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 199,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,983.43/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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