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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 747.66 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 747.66 and 238.69 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 747.66 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/747.66 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 747.66 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 178,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,455.23/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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