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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 746.73 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 746.73 and 281.16 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 746.73 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/746.73 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 746.73 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 209,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,950.61/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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