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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.51, 749.62 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.51, 749.62 and 268.57 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.51 : 749.62 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.51/749.62 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.51x = 749.62 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.51x = 201,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,325.44/499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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