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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 747.72 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 747.72 and 254.97 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 747.72 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/747.72 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 747.72 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 190,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,646.17/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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