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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 748.16 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 748.16 and 361.46 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 748.16 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/748.16 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 748.16 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 270,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,432.35/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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