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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.37, 749.50 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.37, 749.50 and 361.77 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.37 : 749.50 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.37/749.50 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.37x = 749.50 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.37x = 271,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,144.93/499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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