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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 747.62 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 747.62 and 238.64 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 747.62 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/747.62 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 747.62 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 178,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,412.04/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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