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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 747.78 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 747.78 and 355.96 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 747.78 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/747.78 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 747.78 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 266,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,179.77/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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