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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 748.08 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 748.08 and 376.88 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 748.08 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/748.08 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 748.08 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 281,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,936.39/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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