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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.76, 747.66 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.76, 747.66 and 383.02 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.76 : 747.66 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.76/747.66 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.76x = 747.66 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.76x = 286,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,368.73/498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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