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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 689.22 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 689.22 and 375.54 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 689.22 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/689.22 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 689.22 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 258,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,829.68/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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