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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.69, 748.52 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.69, 748.52 and 255.88 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.69 : 748.52 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.69/748.52 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.69x = 748.52 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.69x = 191,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,531.30/499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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