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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.20, 744.26 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.20, 744.26 and 350.60 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.20 : 744.26 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.20/744.26 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.20x = 744.26 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.20x = 260,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,941.32/497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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