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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 688.05 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 688.05 and 387.63 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 688.05 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/688.05 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 688.05 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 266,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,708.82/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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