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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.81, 740.73 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.81, 740.73 and 378.47 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.81 : 740.73 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.81/740.73 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.81x = 740.73 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.81x = 280,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,340.38/493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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