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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 742.99 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 742.99 and 366.50 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 742.99 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/742.99 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 742.99 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 272,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,305.84/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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