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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 748.56 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 748.56 and 256.32 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 748.56 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/748.56 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 748.56 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 191,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,870.90/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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