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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 748.26 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 748.26 and 255.16 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 748.26 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/748.26 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 748.26 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 190,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,926.02/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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