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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.59, 748.16 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.59, 748.16 and 255.12 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.59 : 748.16 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.59/748.16 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.59x = 748.16 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.59x = 190,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,871.22/498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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