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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.63, 746.81 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.63, 746.81 and 254.12 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.63 : 746.81 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.63/746.81 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.63x = 746.81 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.63x = 189,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,774.35/497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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