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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 747.73 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 747.73 and 254.81 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 747.73 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/747.73 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 747.73 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 190,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,531.27/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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