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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.64, 748.77 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.64, 748.77 and 255.65 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.64 : 748.77 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.64/748.77 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.64x = 748.77 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.64x = 191,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,421.77/499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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