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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 744.94 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 744.94 and 253.03 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 744.94 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/744.94 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 744.94 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 188,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490.94/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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