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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 734.81 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 734.81 and 374.22 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 734.81 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/734.81 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 734.81 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 274,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,978.73/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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