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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 749.25 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 749.25 and 268.20 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 749.25 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/749.25 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 749.25 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 200,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,948.85/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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