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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 749.25 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 749.25 and 391.50 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 749.25 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/749.25 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 749.25 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 293,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,331.38/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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