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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 687.69 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 687.69 and 362.07 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 687.69 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/687.69 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 687.69 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 248,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,991.92/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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