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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.91, 741.84 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.91, 741.84 and 341.88 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.91 : 741.84 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.91/741.84 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.91x = 741.84 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.91x = 253,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620.26/495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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