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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 747.69 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 747.69 and 255.96 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 747.69 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/747.69 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 747.69 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 191,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,378.73/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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