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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 748.20 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 748.20 and 255.22 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 748.20 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/748.20 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 748.20 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 190,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,955.60/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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