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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 748.44 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 748.44 and 383.61 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 748.44 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/748.44 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 748.44 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 287,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,110.94/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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