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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 747.84 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 747.84 and 355.04 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 747.84 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/747.84 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 747.84 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 265,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,513.11/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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