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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 750.33 and 256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 750.33 and 256.61 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 750.33 = 256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/750.33 = 256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 750.33 × 256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 192,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,542.18/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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