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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.19, 744.44 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.19, 744.44 and 342.93 is: 513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.19 : 744.44 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.19/744.44 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.19x = 744.44 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.19x = 255,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,289.09/497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.46

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