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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.04, 740.94 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.04, 740.94 and 365.02 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.04 : 740.94 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.04/740.94 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.04x = 740.94 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.04x = 270,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,457.92/495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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