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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 746.12 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 746.12 and 376.50 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 746.12 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/746.12 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 746.12 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 280,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,914.18/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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