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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 751.49 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 751.49 and 369.98 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 751.49 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/751.49 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 751.49 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 278,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,030.66/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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