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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 741.76 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 741.76 and 357.41 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 741.76 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/741.76 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 741.76 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 265,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,113.40/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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