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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.52, 688 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.52, 688 and 343 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.52 : 688 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.52/688 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.52x = 688 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.52x = 235,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,984/498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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