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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748.05 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748.05 and 238.68 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748.05 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748.05 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748.05 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 178,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,544.57/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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