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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 747.59 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 747.59 and 251.85 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 747.59 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/747.59 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 747.59 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 188,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,279.28/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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