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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 688.02 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 688.02 and 374.03 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 688.02 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/688.02 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 688.02 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 257,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,340.12/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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