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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 747.86 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 747.86 and 254.92 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 747.86 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/747.86 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 747.86 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 190,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,644.47/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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