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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 685.95 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 685.95 and 385.92 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 685.95 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/685.95 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 685.95 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 264,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,721.82/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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