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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 748.02 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 748.02 and 242 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 748.02 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/748.02 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 748.02 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 181,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,020.84/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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