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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 748.22 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 748.22 and 255.54 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 748.22 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/748.22 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 748.22 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 191,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,200.14/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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