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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 749.45 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 749.45 and 239.70 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 749.45 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/749.45 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 749.45 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 179,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,643.17/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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