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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 786.24 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 786.24 and 498.96 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 786.24 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/786.24 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 786.24 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 392,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,302.31/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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