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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.33, 748.65 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.33, 748.65 and 256.06 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.33 : 748.65 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.33/748.65 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.33x = 748.65 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.33x = 191,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,695.58/499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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