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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.10, 741.98 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.10, 741.98 and 385.54 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.10 : 741.98 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.10/741.98 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.10x = 741.98 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.10x = 286,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,062.97/495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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