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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 741.80 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 741.80 and 365.56 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 741.80 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/741.80 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 741.80 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 271,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,172.41/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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