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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 748.85 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 748.85 and 268.46 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 748.85 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/748.85 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 748.85 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 201,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,031.18/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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