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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.98, 745.80 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.98, 745.80 and 253.96 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.98 : 745.80 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.98/745.80 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.98x = 745.80 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.98x = 189,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,403.37/497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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