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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.73, 688.22 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.73, 688.22 and 274.66 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.73 : 688.22 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.73/688.22 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.73x = 688.22 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.73x = 189,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.41/498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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