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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.56, 743.52 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.56, 743.52 and 341.60 is: 512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.56 : 743.52 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.56/743.52 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.56x = 743.52 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.56x = 253,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,986.43/495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.52

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