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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 748.89 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 748.89 and 391.38 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 748.89 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/748.89 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 748.89 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 293,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,100.57/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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