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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 687.66 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 687.66 and 401.58 is: 552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 687.66 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/687.66 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 687.66 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 276,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,150.50/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.32

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