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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 748.31 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 748.31 and 210.51 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 748.31 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/748.31 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 748.31 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 157,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,525.69/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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