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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.55, 749.02 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.55, 749.02 and 239.54 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.55 : 749.02 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.55/749.02 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.55x = 749.02 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.55x = 179,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,420.25/499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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