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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 744.72 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 744.72 and 253 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 744.72 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/744.72 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 744.72 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 188,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,414.16/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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