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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 747.29 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 747.29 and 255.18 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 747.29 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/747.29 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 747.29 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 190,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,693.46/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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