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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.44 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.44 and 209.76 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.44 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.44 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.44 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 156,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,783.01/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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