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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 747.52 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 747.52 and 354.56 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 747.52 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/747.52 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 747.52 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 265,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,040.69/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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