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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 746.04 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 746.04 and 368.93 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 746.04 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/746.04 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 746.04 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 275,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,232.81/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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