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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 749.43 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 749.43 and 369.54 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 749.43 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/749.43 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 749.43 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 276,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,944.36/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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