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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 747.73 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 747.73 and 377.06 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 747.73 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/747.73 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 747.73 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 281,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,935.81/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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