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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 747.70 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 747.70 and 336.06 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 747.70 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/747.70 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 747.70 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 251,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,272.06/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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