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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.35, 749.36 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.35, 749.36 and 335.01 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.35 : 749.36 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.35/749.36 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.35x = 749.36 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.35x = 251,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,043.09/499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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