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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.47, 747.39 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.47, 747.39 and 361.63 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.47 : 747.39 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.47/747.39 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.47x = 747.39 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.47x = 270,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,280.94/498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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