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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.89, 747.99 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.89, 747.99 and 255.25 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.89 : 747.99 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.89/747.99 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.89x = 747.99 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.89x = 190,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,924.45/498.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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