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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 689.64 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 689.64 and 292.78 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 689.64 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/689.64 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 689.64 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 201,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,912.80/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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