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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 747.27 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 747.27 and 209.94 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 747.27 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/747.27 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 747.27 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 156,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,881.86/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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