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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 689.73 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 689.73 and 278.76 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 689.73 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/689.73 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 689.73 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 192,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,269.13/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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