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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.49, 687.13 and 393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.49, 687.13 and 393.41 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.49 : 687.13 = 393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.49/687.13 = 393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.49x = 687.13 × 393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.49x = 270,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,323.81/498.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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