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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747.18 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747.18 and 205.71 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747.18 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747.18 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747.18 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 153,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,702.40/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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