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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 497.50 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 497.50 and 254.74 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 497.50 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/497.50 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 497.50 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 126,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,733.15/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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