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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 748.68 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 748.68 and 239.29 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 748.68 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/748.68 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 748.68 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 179,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,148.87/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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