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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.04, 747.53 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.04, 747.53 and 238.18 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.04 : 747.53 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.04/747.53 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.04x = 747.53 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.04x = 178,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,044.88/498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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