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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 688.71 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 688.71 and 374.53 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 688.71 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/688.71 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 688.71 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 257,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,942.56/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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