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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.40, 744.76 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.40, 744.76 and 357.46 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.40 : 744.76 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.40/744.76 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.40x = 744.76 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.40x = 266,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,220.43/496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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