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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 747.85 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 747.85 and 254.83 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 747.85 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/747.85 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 747.85 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 190,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,574.62/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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