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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 746.64 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 746.64 and 335.88 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 746.64 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/746.64 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 746.64 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 250,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,781.44/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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