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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.54, 738.98 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.54, 738.98 and 377.72 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.54 : 738.98 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.54/738.98 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.54x = 738.98 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.54x = 279,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,127.53/493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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