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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 747.47 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 747.47 and 238.59 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 747.47 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/747.47 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 747.47 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 178,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,338.87/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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