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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 742.69 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 742.69 and 358.95 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 742.69 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/742.69 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 742.69 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 266,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,588.58/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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