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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.37, 746.40 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.37, 746.40 and 254.07 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.37 : 746.40 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.37/746.40 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.37x = 746.40 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.37x = 189,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,637.85/497.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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