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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.59, 688.35 and 373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.59, 688.35 and 373.03 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.59 : 688.35 = 373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.59/688.35 = 373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.59x = 688.35 × 373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.59x = 256,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,774.72/499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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