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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 748.88 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 748.88 and 282.88 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 748.88 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/748.88 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 748.88 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 211,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,843.17/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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