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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.23 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.23 and 352.91 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.23 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.23 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.23 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 264,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,057.85/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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