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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 747.51 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 747.51 and 210.04 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 747.51 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/747.51 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 747.51 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 157,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,007.00/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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