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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 687.72 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 687.72 and 350.92 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 687.72 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/687.72 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 687.72 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 241,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,334.70/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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