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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 686.88 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 686.88 and 359.10 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 686.88 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/686.88 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 686.88 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 246,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,658.61/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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