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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 746.68 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 746.68 and 376.60 is: 563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 746.68 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/746.68 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 746.68 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 281,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,199.69/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.87

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