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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.59, 745.76 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.59, 745.76 and 254.19 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.59 : 745.76 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.59/745.76 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.59x = 745.76 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.59x = 189,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,559.73/497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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