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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 747.60 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 747.60 and 368.10 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 747.60 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/747.60 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 747.60 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 275,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,191.56/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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