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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.07, 744.21 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.07, 744.21 and 342.63 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.07 : 744.21 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.07/744.21 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.07x = 744.21 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.07x = 254,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,988.67/497.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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