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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 747.99 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 747.99 and 255.70 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 747.99 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/747.99 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 747.99 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 191,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,261.04/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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