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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 749.12 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 749.12 and 268.28 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 749.12 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/749.12 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 749.12 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 200,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,970.17/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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