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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.91, 747.33 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.91, 747.33 and 254.61 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.91 : 747.33 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.91/747.33 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.91x = 747.33 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.91x = 190,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,276.74/497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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