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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 743.58 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 743.58 and 349.11 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 743.58 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/743.58 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 743.58 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 259,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,591.21/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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