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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.77, 750.24 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.77, 750.24 and 325.98 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.77 : 750.24 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.77/750.24 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.77x = 750.24 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.77x = 244,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,563.24/499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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