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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.34, 747.26 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.34, 747.26 and 251.28 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.34 : 747.26 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.34/747.26 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.34x = 747.26 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.34x = 187,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,771.18/498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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