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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.87, 749.94 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.87, 749.94 and 268.66 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.87 : 749.94 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.87/749.94 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.87x = 749.94 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.87x = 201,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,478.88/499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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