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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 747.50 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 747.50 and 254.64 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 747.50 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/747.50 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 747.50 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 190,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,342.13/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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