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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 749.81 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 749.81 and 239.90 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 749.81 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/749.81 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 749.81 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 179,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,880.09/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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