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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 748.79 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 748.79 and 255.52 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 748.79 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/748.79 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 748.79 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 191,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,325.80/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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