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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 740.07 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 740.07 and 372.33 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 740.07 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/740.07 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 740.07 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 275,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,550.26/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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