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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 738.18 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 738.18 and 370.80 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 738.18 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/738.18 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 738.18 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 273,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,717.14/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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