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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 749.34 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 749.34 and 255.92 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 749.34 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/749.34 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 749.34 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 191,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,767.35/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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