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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 746.88 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 746.88 and 361.44 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 746.88 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/746.88 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 746.88 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 269,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,952.31/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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