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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 748.44 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 748.44 and 391.32 is: 587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 748.44 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/748.44 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 748.44 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 292,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,879.54/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.83

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