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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 749.16 and 396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 749.16 and 396.71 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 749.16 = 396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/749.16 = 396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 749.16 × 396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 297,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,199.26/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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