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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 749.72 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 749.72 and 256.43 is: 384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 749.72 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/749.72 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 749.72 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 192,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,253.21/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.53

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