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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.66 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.66 and 253.32 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.66 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.66 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.66 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 188,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,890.59/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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