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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 748.04 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 748.04 and 255.02 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 748.04 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/748.04 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 748.04 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 190,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,760.15/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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