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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.14, 744.34 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.14, 744.34 and 342.23 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.14 : 744.34 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.14/744.34 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.14x = 744.34 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.14x = 254,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,731.54/497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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