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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 745.10 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 745.10 and 381.27 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 745.10 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/745.10 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 745.10 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 284,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,086.59/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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