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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 748.56 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 748.56 and 242.56 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 748.56 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/748.56 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 748.56 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 181,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,570.71/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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