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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 749.27 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 749.27 and 256.11 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 749.27 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/749.27 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 749.27 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 191,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,898.05/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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