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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 746.29 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 746.29 and 359.56 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 746.29 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/746.29 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 746.29 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 268,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,340.78/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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