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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 742.35 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 742.35 and 373.74 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 742.35 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/742.35 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 742.35 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 277,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,445.89/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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