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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 687.83 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 687.83 and 366.98 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 687.83 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/687.83 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 687.83 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 252,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,419.85/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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