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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 749.01 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 749.01 and 268.38 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 749.01 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/749.01 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 749.01 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 201,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,019.30/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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