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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 748.52 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 748.52 and 210.39 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 748.52 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/748.52 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 748.52 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 157,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,481.12/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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