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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.83, 746.66 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.83, 746.66 and 377.33 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.83 : 746.66 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.83/746.66 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.83x = 746.66 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.83x = 281,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,740.03/498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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