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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.19, 748.42 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.19, 748.42 and 255.53 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.19 : 748.42 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.19/748.42 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.19x = 748.42 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.19x = 191,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,243.76/499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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