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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 745.47 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 745.47 and 254.16 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 745.47 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/745.47 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 745.47 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 189,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,468.66/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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