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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.52, 745.95 and 389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.52, 745.95 and 389.17 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.52 : 745.95 = 389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.52/745.95 = 389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.52x = 745.95 × 389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.52x = 290,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,301.36/498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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