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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 749.33 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 749.33 and 383.32 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 749.33 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/749.33 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 749.33 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 287,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,229.39/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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