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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 747.36 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 747.36 and 292.86 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 747.36 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/747.36 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 747.36 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 218,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,871.85/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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