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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 688.87 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 688.87 and 375.29 is: 518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 688.87 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/688.87 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 688.87 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 258,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,526.02/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.40

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