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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.86, 747.18 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.86, 747.18 and 254.46 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.86 : 747.18 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.86/747.18 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.86x = 747.18 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.86x = 190,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127.42/497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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