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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 688.77 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 688.77 and 374.76 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 688.77 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/688.77 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 688.77 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 258,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,123.45/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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