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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.57, 743.46 and 342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.57, 743.46 and 342.13 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.57 : 743.46 = 342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.57/743.46 = 342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.57x = 743.46 × 342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.57x = 254,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,359.97/496.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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