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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.87, 748.68 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.87, 748.68 and 389.32 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.87 : 748.68 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.87/748.68 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.87x = 748.68 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.87x = 291,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,476.10/499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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