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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 747.02 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 747.02 and 343.78 is: 515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 747.02 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/747.02 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 747.02 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 256,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,809.53/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.32

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