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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 748.80 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 748.80 and 354.76 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 748.80 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/748.80 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 748.80 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 265,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,644.29/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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