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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 748.83 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 748.83 and 371.30 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 748.83 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/748.83 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 748.83 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 278,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,040.58/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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