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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 747.68 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 747.68 and 367.89 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 747.68 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/747.68 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 747.68 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 275,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,064.02/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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