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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 747.83 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 747.83 and 238.44 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 747.83 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/747.83 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 747.83 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 178,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,315.99/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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