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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 748.62 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 748.62 and 361.92 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 748.62 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/748.62 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 748.62 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 270,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940.55/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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