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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 749.10 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 749.10 and 337.04 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 749.10 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/749.10 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 749.10 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 252,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,476.66/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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