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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 746.65 and 360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 746.65 and 360.71 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 746.65 = 360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/746.65 = 360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 746.65 × 360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 269,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,323.64/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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