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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 750.87 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 750.87 and 384.89 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 750.87 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/750.87 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 750.87 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 288,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,998.60/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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