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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 748.74 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 748.74 and 239.26 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 748.74 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/748.74 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 748.74 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 179,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,143.53/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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