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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.07, 747.32 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.07, 747.32 and 255.71 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.07 : 747.32 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.07/747.32 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.07x = 747.32 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.07x = 191,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,095.92/499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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