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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.72 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.72 and 205.76 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.72 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.72 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.72 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 153,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,850.87/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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