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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 748.85 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 748.85 and 376.84 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 748.85 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/748.85 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 748.85 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 282,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,197.79/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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