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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 748.59 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 748.59 and 363.07 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 748.59 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/748.59 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 748.59 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 271,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,790.57/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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