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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.05, 747.50 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.05, 747.50 and 255.24 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.05 : 747.50 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.05/747.50 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.05x = 747.50 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.05x = 190,790.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,790.62/499.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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