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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 746.70 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 746.70 and 354.40 is: 530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 746.70 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/746.70 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 746.70 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 264,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,630.48/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.39

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