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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.49, 748.59 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.49, 748.59 and 268.50 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.49 : 748.59 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.49/748.59 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.49x = 748.59 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.49x = 200,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,996.42/499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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