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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 750.36 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 750.36 and 376.45 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 750.36 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/750.36 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 750.36 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 282,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,473.02/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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