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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 749.16 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 749.16 and 252.86 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 749.16 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/749.16 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 749.16 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 189,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,434.75/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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