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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 740.70 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 740.70 and 372.04 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 740.70 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/740.70 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 740.70 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 275,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,564.46/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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