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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.29, 747.50 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.29, 747.50 and 335.63 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.29 : 747.50 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.29/747.50 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.29x = 747.50 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.29x = 250,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,878.01/498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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