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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 749.40 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 749.40 and 256.08 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 749.40 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/749.40 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 749.40 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 191,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,906.35/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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