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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 688.40 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 688.40 and 368.16 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 688.40 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/688.40 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 688.40 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 253,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,441.34/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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