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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 745.83 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 745.83 and 376.04 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 745.83 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/745.83 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 745.83 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 280,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,458.18/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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