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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 746.87 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 746.87 and 254.50 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 746.87 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/746.87 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 746.87 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 190,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,075.28/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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