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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 748.86 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 748.86 and 268.28 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 748.86 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/748.86 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 748.86 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 200,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,904.16/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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