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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 749.39 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 749.39 and 239.56 is: 359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 749.39 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/749.39 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 749.39 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 179,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,520.80/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.45

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