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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.47, 687.95 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.47, 687.95 and 373.93 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.47 : 687.95 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.47/687.95 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.47x = 687.95 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.47x = 257,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,244.36/498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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