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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 747.60 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 747.60 and 205.78 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 747.60 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/747.60 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 747.60 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 153,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,841.13/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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