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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.33, 734.91 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.33, 734.91 and 373.87 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.33 : 734.91 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.33/734.91 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.33x = 734.91 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.33x = 274,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,760.80/490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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