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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 742.77 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 742.77 and 351 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 742.77 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/742.77 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 742.77 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 260,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,712.27/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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