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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 749.16 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 749.16 and 383.22 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 749.16 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/749.16 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 749.16 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 287,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,093.10/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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