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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 747.60 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 747.60 and 238.55 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 747.60 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/747.60 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 747.60 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 178,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,335.35/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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