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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 750.42 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 750.42 and 392.22 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 750.42 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/750.42 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 750.42 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 294,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,329.73/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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