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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 747.56 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 747.56 and 335.96 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 747.56 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/747.56 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 747.56 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 251,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,150.26/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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