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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 750.05 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 750.05 and 256.43 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 750.05 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/750.05 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 750.05 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 192,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,335.32/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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