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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 747.60 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 747.60 and 359.28 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 747.60 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/747.60 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 747.60 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 268,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,597.73/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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