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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 744.30 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 744.30 and 366.01 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 744.30 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/744.30 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 744.30 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 272,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,419.38/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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