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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.71, 746.73 and 254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.71, 746.73 and 254.41 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.71 : 746.73 = 254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.71/746.73 = 254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.71x = 746.73 × 254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.71x = 189,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,975.58/497.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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