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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.01, 746.22 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.01, 746.22 and 360.74 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.01 : 746.22 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.01/746.22 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.01x = 746.22 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.01x = 269,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,187.67/497.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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