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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 746.28 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 746.28 and 360.84 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 746.28 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/746.28 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 746.28 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 269,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,287.68/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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