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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 742.38 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 742.38 and 350.76 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 742.38 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/742.38 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 742.38 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 260,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,397.21/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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