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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 747.47 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 747.47 and 254.68 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 747.47 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/747.47 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 747.47 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 190,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,366.28/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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