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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.27, 749.34 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.27, 749.34 and 255.97 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.27 : 749.34 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.27/749.34 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.27x = 749.34 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.27x = 191,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808.56/499.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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