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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 748.70 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 748.70 and 210.52 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 748.70 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/748.70 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 748.70 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 157,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,616.32/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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