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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 747.12 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 747.12 and 360.18 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 747.12 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/747.12 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 747.12 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 269,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,097.68/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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