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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748 and 255.68 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 191,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,248.64/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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