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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 749.39 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 749.39 and 255.39 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 749.39 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/749.39 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 749.39 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 191,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,385.44/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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