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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.63, 745.99 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.63, 745.99 and 254.09 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.63 : 745.99 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.63/745.99 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.63x = 745.99 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.63x = 189,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,549.83/497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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