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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.12 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.12 and 351.66 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.12 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.12 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.12 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 262,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,732.22/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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