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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.57, 749.30 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.57, 749.30 and 235.96 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.57 : 749.30 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.57/749.30 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.57x = 749.30 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.57x = 176,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,799.90/499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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