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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.70, 746.91 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.70, 746.91 and 254.39 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.70 : 746.91 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.70/746.91 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.70x = 746.91 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.70x = 190,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,002.70/497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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