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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 741.12 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 741.12 and 366.72 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 741.12 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/741.12 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 741.12 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 271,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,783.53/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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