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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 747.44 and 352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 747.44 and 352.25 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 747.44 = 352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/747.44 = 352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 747.44 × 352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 263,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,284.37/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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