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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 741.15 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 741.15 and 351.06 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 741.15 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/741.15 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 741.15 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 260,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,188.12/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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