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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 748.34 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 748.34 and 242.58 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 748.34 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/748.34 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 748.34 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 181,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,532.32/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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