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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.82, 746.13 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.82, 746.13 and 359.91 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.82 : 746.13 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.82/746.13 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.82x = 746.13 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.82x = 268,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,539.65/497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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