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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.82, 747.55 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.82, 747.55 and 254.84 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.82 : 747.55 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.82/747.55 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.82x = 747.55 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.82x = 190,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,505.64/498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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