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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 743.88 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 743.88 and 341.11 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 743.88 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/743.88 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 743.88 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 253,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,747.12/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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