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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 747.30 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 747.30 and 353.75 is: 530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 747.30 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/747.30 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 747.30 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 264,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,357.38/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.05

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