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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 741.72 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 741.72 and 349.63 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 741.72 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/741.72 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 741.72 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 259,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,331.19/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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