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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 749.92 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 749.92 and 268.73 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 749.92 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/749.92 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 749.92 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 201,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,526.00/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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