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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 748.65 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 748.65 and 361.81 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 748.65 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/748.65 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 748.65 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 270,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,869.06/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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