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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 748.80 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 748.80 and 255.76 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 748.80 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/748.80 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 748.80 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 191,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,513.09/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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