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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.09, 746.49 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.09, 746.49 and 254.70 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.09 : 746.49 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.09/746.49 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.09x = 746.49 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.09x = 190,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,131.00/498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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