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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 749.90 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 749.90 and 256.31 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 749.90 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/749.90 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 749.90 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 192,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206.87/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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