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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 747.37 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 747.37 and 255.05 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 747.37 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/747.37 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 747.37 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 190,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,616.72/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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