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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 687.58 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 687.58 and 373.66 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 687.58 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/687.58 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 687.58 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 256,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,921.14/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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