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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 748.02 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 748.02 and 255.08 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 748.02 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/748.02 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 748.02 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 190,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,804.94/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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