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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 748.80 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 748.80 and 255.57 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 748.80 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/748.80 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 748.80 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 191,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.82/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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