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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 746.75 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 746.75 and 335.97 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 746.75 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/746.75 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 746.75 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 250,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,886.44/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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