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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 749.09 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 749.09 and 255.85 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 749.09 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/749.09 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 749.09 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 191,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,654.68/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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