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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 687.36 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 687.36 and 367.20 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 687.36 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/687.36 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 687.36 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 252,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,398.59/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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