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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 748.87 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 748.87 and 376.24 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 748.87 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/748.87 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 748.87 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 281,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,750.16/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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