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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 687.53 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 687.53 and 288.34 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 687.53 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/687.53 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 687.53 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 198,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,241.40/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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