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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 743.78 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 743.78 and 349.63 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 743.78 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/743.78 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 743.78 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 260,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,044.08/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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