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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.09, 746.32 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.09, 746.32 and 342.64 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.09 : 746.32 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.09/746.32 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.09x = 746.32 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.09x = 255,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,716.36/497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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