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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 746.52 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 746.52 and 254.08 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 746.52 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/746.52 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 746.52 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 189,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,675.80/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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