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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 687.36 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 687.36 and 291.22 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 687.36 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/687.36 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 687.36 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 200,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,172.98/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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