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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 686.88 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 686.88 and 367.34 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 686.88 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/686.88 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 686.88 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 252,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,315.06/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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