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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.20, 742.68 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.20, 742.68 and 350.04 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.20 : 742.68 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.20/742.68 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.20x = 742.68 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.20x = 259,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,967.71/496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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