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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 741.63 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 741.63 and 365.28 is: 546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 741.63 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/741.63 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 741.63 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 270,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,900.78/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.63

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