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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 747.84 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 747.84 and 210.08 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 747.84 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/747.84 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 747.84 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 157,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,106.23/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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