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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.74, 744.61 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.74, 744.61 and 359.45 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.74 : 744.61 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.74/744.61 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.74x = 744.61 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.74x = 267,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,650.06/496.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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