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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 687.72 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 687.72 and 388.08 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 687.72 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/687.72 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 687.72 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 266,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,890.38/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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