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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 748.65 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 748.65 and 255.48 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 748.65 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/748.65 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 748.65 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 191,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,265.10/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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