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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.62 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.62 and 350.66 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.62 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.62 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.62 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 261,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,459.11/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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