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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.99, 688.62 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.99, 688.62 and 274.94 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.99 : 688.62 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.99/688.62 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.99x = 688.62 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.99x = 189,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,329.35/498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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