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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 687.52 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 687.52 and 365.72 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 687.52 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/687.52 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 687.52 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 251,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,439.81/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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