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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 687.99 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 687.99 and 393.83 is: 543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 687.99 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/687.99 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 687.99 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 270,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,951.10/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.08

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