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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 748.08 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 748.08 and 282 is: 423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 748.08 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/748.08 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 748.08 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 210,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,958.56/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.41

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