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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 748 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 748 and 255.06 is: 382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 748 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/748 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 748 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 190,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,784.88/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.83

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