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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 687.04 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 687.04 and 291.20 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 687.04 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/687.04 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 687.04 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 200,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,066.05/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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