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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.57, 687.54 and 393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.57, 687.54 and 393.49 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.57 : 687.54 = 393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.57/687.54 = 393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.57x = 687.54 × 393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.57x = 270,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,538.79/498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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