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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 748.81 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 748.81 and 255.80 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 748.81 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/748.81 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 748.81 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 191,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544.32/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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