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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 747.72 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 747.72 and 205.93 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 747.72 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/747.72 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 747.72 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 153,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,977.98/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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