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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 747.74 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 747.74 and 254.79 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 747.74 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/747.74 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 747.74 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 190,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,517.31/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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