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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 744.12 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 744.12 and 358.18 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 744.12 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/744.12 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 744.12 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 266,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,528.90/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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