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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 742.80 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 742.80 and 366.38 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 742.80 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/742.80 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 742.80 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 272,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,144.27/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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