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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 747.74 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 747.74 and 354.60 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 747.74 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/747.74 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 747.74 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 265,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,148.60/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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