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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 743.76 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 743.76 and 341.84 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 743.76 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/743.76 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 743.76 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 254,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,246.92/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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