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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.50 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.50 and 382.32 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.50 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.50 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.50 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 263,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227.32/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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