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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 748.67 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 748.67 and 255.91 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 748.67 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/748.67 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 748.67 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 191,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,592.14/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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