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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 749.60 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 749.60 and 239.68 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 749.60 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/749.60 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 749.60 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 179,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,664.13/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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