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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.57, 747.32 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.57, 747.32 and 238.41 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.57 : 747.32 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.57/747.32 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.57x = 747.32 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.57x = 178,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,167.37/498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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