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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.83, 747.63 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.83, 747.63 and 354.25 is: 530.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.83 : 747.63 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.83/747.63 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.83x = 747.63 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.83x = 264,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,847.93/498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.94

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