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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 747.12 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 747.12 and 254.43 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 747.12 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/747.12 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 747.12 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 190,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,090.70/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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