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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.57, 741.96 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.57, 741.96 and 341.13 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.57 : 741.96 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.57/741.96 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.57x = 741.96 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.57x = 253,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,104.81/495.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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