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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 746.34 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 746.34 and 251.09 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 746.34 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/746.34 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 746.34 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 187,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398.51/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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