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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 747.27 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 747.27 and 362.85 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 747.27 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/747.27 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 747.27 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 271,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,146.92/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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