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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.34, 687.29 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.34, 687.29 and 374.29 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.34 : 687.29 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.34/687.29 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.34x = 687.29 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.34x = 257,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,245.77/498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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