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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 746.61 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 746.61 and 360.39 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 746.61 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/746.61 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 746.61 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 269,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,070.78/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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