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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.64, 747 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.64, 747 and 367.23 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.64 : 747 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.64/747 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.64x = 747 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.64x = 274,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,320.81/497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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