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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 747.38 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 747.38 and 344.99 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 747.38 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/747.38 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 747.38 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 257,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,836.90/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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