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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 749.80 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 749.80 and 371.44 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 749.80 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/749.80 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 749.80 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 278,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,505.71/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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