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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.62, 744.20 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.62, 744.20 and 359.94 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.62 : 744.20 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.62/744.20 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.62x = 744.20 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.62x = 267,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867.35/496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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