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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 749.81 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 749.81 and 268.35 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 749.81 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/749.81 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 749.81 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 201,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,210.74/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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