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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 747.72 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 747.72 and 254.88 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 747.72 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/747.72 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 747.72 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 190,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,578.87/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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