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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 747.43 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 747.43 and 377.10 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 747.43 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/747.43 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 747.43 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 281,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,855.85/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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