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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.88 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.88 and 255.64 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.88 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.88 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.88 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 191,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,443.68/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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