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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.63, 745.02 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.63, 745.02 and 342.51 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.63 : 745.02 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.63/745.02 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.63x = 745.02 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.63x = 255,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,176.80/497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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