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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.57, 749.45 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.57, 749.45 and 397.51 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.57 : 749.45 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.57/749.45 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.57x = 749.45 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.57x = 297,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,912.99/499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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