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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.24 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.24 and 281.52 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.24 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.24 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.24 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 210,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,363.00/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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