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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.29, 746.24 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.29, 746.24 and 253.99 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.29 : 746.24 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.29/746.24 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.29x = 746.24 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.29x = 189,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,537.50/497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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