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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 747.48 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 747.48 and 254.91 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 747.48 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/747.48 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 747.48 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 190,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,540.13/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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