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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 744.98 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 744.98 and 359.70 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 744.98 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/744.98 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 744.98 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 267,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,969.31/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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