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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.78, 747.13 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.78, 747.13 and 254.48 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.78 : 747.13 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.78/747.13 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.78x = 747.13 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.78x = 190,124.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,124.63/497.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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