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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.90, 746.48 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.90, 746.48 and 254.22 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.90 : 746.48 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.90/746.48 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.90x = 746.48 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.90x = 189,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,770.15/497.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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