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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 745.98 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 745.98 and 352.33 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 745.98 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/745.98 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 745.98 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 262,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,831.13/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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