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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 741.42 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 741.42 and 348.91 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 741.42 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/741.42 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 741.42 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 258,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,688.85/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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