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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 750.30 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 750.30 and 362.80 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 750.30 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/750.30 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 750.30 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 272,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,208.84/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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