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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.30, 746.33 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.30, 746.33 and 254.03 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.30 : 746.33 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.30/746.33 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.30x = 746.33 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.30x = 189,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,590.21/497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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