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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.87, 749.10 and 390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.87, 749.10 and 390.31 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.87 : 749.10 = 390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.87/749.10 = 390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.87x = 749.10 × 390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.87x = 292,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,381.22/499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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