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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.05, 687.52 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.05, 687.52 and 380.06 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.05 : 687.52 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.05/687.52 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.05x = 687.52 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.05x = 261,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,298.47/498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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