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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 738.54 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 738.54 and 370.88 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 738.54 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/738.54 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 738.54 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 273,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,909.72/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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