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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 747.72 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 747.72 and 341.68 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 747.72 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/747.72 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 747.72 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 255,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480.97/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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