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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 744.48 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 744.48 and 359.58 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 744.48 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/744.48 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 744.48 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 267,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,700.12/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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