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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 745.72 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 745.72 and 254.08 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 745.72 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/745.72 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 745.72 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 189,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,472.54/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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