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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.04, 746.82 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.04, 746.82 and 209.32 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.04 : 746.82 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.04/746.82 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.04x = 746.82 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.04x = 156,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,324.36/498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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