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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.31, 748.15 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.31, 748.15 and 361.71 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.31 : 748.15 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.31/748.15 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.31x = 748.15 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.31x = 270,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,613.34/499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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