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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 687.36 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 687.36 and 374.10 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 687.36 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/687.36 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 687.36 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 257,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,141.38/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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