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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.54, 746.04 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.54, 746.04 and 254.18 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.54 : 746.04 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.54/746.04 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.54x = 746.04 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.54x = 189,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,628.45/497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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