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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 747.80 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 747.80 and 382.87 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 747.80 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/747.80 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 747.80 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 286,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,304.53/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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