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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 745.72 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 745.72 and 253.50 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 745.72 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/745.72 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 745.72 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 189,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,040.02/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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