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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.17, 749.01 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.17, 749.01 and 363.33 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.17 : 749.01 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.17/749.01 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.17x = 749.01 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.17x = 272,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,137.80/499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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