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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 748.68 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 748.68 and 359.97 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 748.68 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/748.68 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 748.68 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 269,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,502.34/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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