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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.58, 749.47 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.58, 749.47 and 371.26 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.58 : 749.47 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.58/749.47 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.58x = 749.47 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.58x = 278,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,248.23/499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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