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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 690.03 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 690.03 and 278.96 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 690.03 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/690.03 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 690.03 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 192,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,487.32/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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