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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.79, 747.34 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.79, 747.34 and 361.83 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.79 : 747.34 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.79/747.34 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.79x = 747.34 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.79x = 270,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,409.13/498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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