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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 748.62 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 748.62 and 255.46 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 748.62 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/748.62 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 748.62 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 191,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,242.47/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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