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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 747.30 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 747.30 and 210.03 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 747.30 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/747.30 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 747.30 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 156,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,955.42/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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