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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 746.76 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 746.76 and 254.39 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 746.76 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/746.76 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 746.76 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 189,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,968.28/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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