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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 748.36 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 748.36 and 396.12 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 748.36 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/748.36 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 748.36 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 296,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,440.36/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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