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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 753.44 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 753.44 and 499.28 is: 749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 753.44 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/753.44 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 753.44 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 376,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,171.26/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.38

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