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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.77, 748.41 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.77, 748.41 and 238.63 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.77 : 748.41 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.77/748.41 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.77x = 748.41 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.77x = 178,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,593.08/498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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