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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.86, 750.10 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.86, 750.10 and 256.48 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.86 : 750.10 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.86/750.10 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.86x = 750.10 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.86x = 192,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,385.65/499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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