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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 747.88 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 747.88 and 239.50 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 747.88 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/747.88 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 747.88 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 179,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,117.26/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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