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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 744.06 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.21, 744.06 and 366.91 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.21 : 744.06 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.21/744.06 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.21x = 744.06 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.21x = 273,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,001.19/497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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