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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 861.27 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 861.27 and 498.39 is: 746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 861.27 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/861.27 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 861.27 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 429,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,248.36/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.08

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