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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 747.24 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 747.24 and 255.08 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 747.24 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/747.24 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 747.24 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 190,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,605.98/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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