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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 746.58 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 746.58 and 395.28 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 746.58 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/746.58 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 746.58 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 295,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,108.14/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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