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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.30, 738.60 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.30, 738.60 and 371.13 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.30 : 738.60 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.30/738.60 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.30x = 738.60 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.30x = 274,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,116.62/493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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