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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.29, 687.69 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.29, 687.69 and 373.73 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.29 : 687.69 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.29/687.69 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.29x = 687.69 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.29x = 257,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,010.81/498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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