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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.60, 744.49 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.60, 744.49 and 350.40 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.60 : 744.49 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.60/744.49 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.60x = 744.49 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.60x = 260,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,869.30/496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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