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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.23, 747.80 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.23, 747.80 and 254.93 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.23 : 747.80 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.23/747.80 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.23x = 747.80 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.23x = 190,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,636.65/498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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