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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 748.86 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 748.86 and 255.54 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 748.86 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/748.86 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 748.86 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 191,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,363.68/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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