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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.16, 744.50 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.16, 744.50 and 360.32 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.16 : 744.50 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.16/744.50 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.16x = 744.50 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.16x = 268,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,258.30/496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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