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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 747.56 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 747.56 and 205.72 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 747.56 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/747.56 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 747.56 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 153,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,783.28/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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