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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.20, 741.12 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.20, 741.12 and 350.24 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.20 : 741.12 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.20/741.12 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.20x = 741.12 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.20x = 259,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,569.87/495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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