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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.87, 744.06 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.87, 744.06 and 341.93 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.87 : 744.06 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.87/744.06 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.87x = 744.06 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.87x = 254,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,416.44/495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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