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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 686.90 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 686.90 and 393.26 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 686.90 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/686.90 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 686.90 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 270,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,127.84/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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