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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.04, 743.96 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.04, 743.96 and 360.24 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.04 : 743.96 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.04/743.96 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.04x = 743.96 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.04x = 268,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,004.15/496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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