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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.05 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.05 and 255.28 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.05 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.05 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.05 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 190,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,962.20/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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