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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 740.01 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 740.01 and 371.61 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 740.01 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/740.01 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 740.01 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 274,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,995.12/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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