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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 687.04 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 687.04 and 401.06 is: 551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 687.04 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/687.04 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 687.04 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 275,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,544.98/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.62

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