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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.90, 746.52 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.90, 746.52 and 254.58 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.90 : 746.52 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.90/746.52 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.90x = 746.52 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.90x = 190,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,049.06/497.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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