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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 689.81 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 689.81 and 275.80 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 689.81 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/689.81 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 689.81 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 190,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,246.62/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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