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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.35, 748.53 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.35, 748.53 and 353.10 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.35 : 748.53 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.35/748.53 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.35x = 748.53 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.35x = 264,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,305.94/499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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