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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.68, 688.38 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.68, 688.38 and 368.64 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.68 : 688.38 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.68/688.38 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.68x = 688.38 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.68x = 253,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,764.40/498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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