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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 749.25 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 749.25 and 368.73 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 749.25 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/749.25 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 749.25 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 276,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,270.95/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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