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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 749.30 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 749.30 and 255.93 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 749.30 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/749.30 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 749.30 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 191,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,768.35/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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