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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 749.96 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 749.96 and 283.56 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 749.96 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/749.96 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 749.96 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 212,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,658.66/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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