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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 748.02 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 748.02 and 255.15 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 748.02 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/748.02 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 748.02 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 190,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,856.35/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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