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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 743.12 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 743.12 and 341.72 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 743.12 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/743.12 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 743.12 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 253,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,933.54/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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