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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.09 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.09 and 254.96 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.09 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.09 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.09 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 190,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,478.07/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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