Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.58, 687.07 and 374.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.58, 687.07 and 374.38 is: 515.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.58 : 687.07 = 374.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.58/687.07 = 374.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.58x = 687.07 × 374.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.58x = 257,225.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,225.27/498.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515.92
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