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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 748.08 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 748.08 and 362.25 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 748.08 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/748.08 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 748.08 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 270,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,991.98/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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