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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 740.96 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 740.96 and 379.84 is: 569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 740.96 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/740.96 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 740.96 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 281,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,446.25/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.27

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