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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 740.04 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 740.04 and 371.88 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 740.04 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/740.04 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 740.04 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 275,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,206.08/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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