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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.56, 749.08 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.56, 749.08 and 268.60 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.56 : 749.08 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.56/749.08 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.56x = 749.08 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.56x = 201,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,202.89/499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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