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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 749.12 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 749.12 and 396.68 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 749.12 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/749.12 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 749.12 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 297,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,155.19/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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