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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 746.76 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 746.76 and 335.43 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 746.76 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/746.76 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 746.76 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 250,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,485.71/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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