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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 688.50 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 688.50 and 389.26 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 688.50 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/688.50 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 688.50 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 268,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,005.51/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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