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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 748.89 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 748.89 and 255.81 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 748.89 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/748.89 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 748.89 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 191,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,569.81/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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