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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.45, 748.86 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.45, 748.86 and 256.15 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.45 : 748.86 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.45/748.86 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.45x = 748.86 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.45x = 191,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,820.49/499.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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