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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.89, 749.49 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.89, 749.49 and 256.25 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.89 : 749.49 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.89/749.49 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.89x = 749.49 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.89x = 192,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,056.81/499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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