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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 748.98 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 748.98 and 252.45 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 748.98 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/748.98 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 748.98 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 189,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,080.00/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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