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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 740.75 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 740.75 and 378.14 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 740.75 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/740.75 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 740.75 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 280,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,101.61/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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