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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 747.60 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 747.60 and 336.04 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 747.60 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/747.60 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 747.60 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 251,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,223.50/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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