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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.27, 746.19 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.27, 746.19 and 336.27 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.27 : 746.19 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.27/746.19 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.27x = 746.19 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.27x = 250,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,921.31/498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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