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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 747.54 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 747.54 and 255.54 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 747.54 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/747.54 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 747.54 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 191,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,026.37/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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