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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 745.87 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 745.87 and 253.54 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 745.87 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/745.87 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 745.87 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 189,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,107.88/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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