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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 747.81 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 747.81 and 353.16 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 747.81 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/747.81 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 747.81 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 264,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,096.58/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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