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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 750.41 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 750.41 and 256.65 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 750.41 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/750.41 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 750.41 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 192,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,591.44/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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