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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 748.80 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 748.80 and 344.80 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 748.80 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/748.80 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 748.80 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 258,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,186.24/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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