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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.73, 740.02 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.73, 740.02 and 371.60 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.73 : 740.02 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.73/740.02 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.73x = 740.02 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.73x = 274,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,991.43/493.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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