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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 747.40 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 747.40 and 354.13 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 747.40 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/747.40 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 747.40 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 264,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,676.76/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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