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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.65, 747.98 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.65, 747.98 and 383.84 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.65 : 747.98 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.65/747.98 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.65x = 747.98 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.65x = 287,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,098.98/498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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