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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.53, 742.55 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.53, 742.55 and 397.52 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.53 : 742.55 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.53/742.55 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.53x = 742.55 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.53x = 295,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,172.78/495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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