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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.24, 744.52 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.24, 744.52 and 350 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.24 : 744.52 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.24/744.52 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.24x = 744.52 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.24x = 260,582
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,582/496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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