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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 748.96 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 748.96 and 210.56 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 748.96 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/748.96 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 748.96 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 157,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,701.02/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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