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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.59, 746.03 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.59, 746.03 and 253.94 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.59 : 746.03 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.59/746.03 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.59x = 746.03 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.59x = 189,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,443.76/497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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