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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 748.99 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 748.99 and 255.64 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 748.99 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/748.99 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 748.99 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 191,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,471.80/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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