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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.57, 741.86 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.57, 741.86 and 379.22 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.57 : 741.86 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.57/741.86 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.57x = 741.86 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.57x = 281,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,322.54/494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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