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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747.27 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747.27 and 281.43 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747.27 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747.27 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747.27 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 210,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,304.20/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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