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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 748.80 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 748.80 and 255.52 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 748.80 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/748.80 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 748.80 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 191,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,333.38/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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