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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 688.68 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 688.68 and 359.16 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 688.68 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/688.68 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 688.68 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 247,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,346.31/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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