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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 740.12 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 740.12 and 370.40 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 740.12 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/740.12 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 740.12 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 274,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,134.90/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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