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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 749.66 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 749.66 and 268.97 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 749.66 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/749.66 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 749.66 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 201,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,630.96/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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