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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 689.98 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 689.98 and 278.92 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 689.98 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/689.98 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 689.98 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 192,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,449.22/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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