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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 748.02 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 748.02 and 383.16 is: 574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 748.02 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/748.02 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 748.02 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 286,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,611.34/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.28

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