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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 747.36 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 747.36 and 389.34 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 747.36 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/747.36 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 747.36 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 290,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,977.14/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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