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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.79, 749.68 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.79, 749.68 and 345.25 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.79 : 749.68 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.79/749.68 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.79x = 749.68 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.79x = 258,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,827.02/499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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