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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 688.33 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 688.33 and 374.67 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 688.33 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/688.33 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 688.33 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 257,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,896.60/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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