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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 750.48 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 750.48 and 397.89 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 750.48 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/750.48 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 750.48 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 298,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,608.49/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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