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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.11, 688.36 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.11, 688.36 and 399.70 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.11 : 688.36 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.11/688.36 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.11x = 688.36 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.11x = 275,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,134.77/498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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