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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.63, 749.45 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.63, 749.45 and 239.57 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.63 : 749.45 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.63/749.45 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.63x = 749.45 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.63x = 179,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,545.74/499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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