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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 745.76 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 745.76 and 353 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 745.76 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/745.76 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 745.76 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 263,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,253.28/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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