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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 749.31 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 749.31 and 268.32 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 749.31 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/749.31 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 749.31 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 201,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,054.86/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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