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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.02, 688.10 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.02, 688.10 and 386.44 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 688.10 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/688.10 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 688.10 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 265,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,905.71/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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