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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.91, 745.59 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.91, 745.59 and 253.45 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.91 : 745.59 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.91/745.59 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.91x = 745.59 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.91x = 188,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969.79/496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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