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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 688.05 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 688.05 and 358.95 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 688.05 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/688.05 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 688.05 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 246,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,975.55/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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