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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.06 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.06 and 254.40 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.06 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.06 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.06 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 190,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,052.06/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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