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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.74, 747 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.74, 747 and 344.74 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.74 : 747 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.74/747 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.74x = 747 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.74x = 257,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,520.78/497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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