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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.75, 750.14 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.75, 750.14 and 345.98 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.75 : 750.14 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.75/750.14 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.75x = 750.14 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.75x = 259,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,533.44/499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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