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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.68, 746.16 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.68, 746.16 and 254.32 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.68 : 746.16 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.68/746.16 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.68x = 746.16 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.68x = 189,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,763.41/497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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