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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 745.90 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 745.90 and 382.19 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 745.90 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/745.90 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 745.90 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 285,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,076.59/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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