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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 747.36 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 747.36 and 254.54 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 747.36 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/747.36 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 747.36 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 190,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,233.01/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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