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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.62, 749.42 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.62, 749.42 and 337.20 is: 505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.62 : 749.42 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.62/749.42 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.62x = 749.42 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.62x = 252,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,704.42/499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.79

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