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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 741.51 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 741.51 and 372.61 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 741.51 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/741.51 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 741.51 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 276,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,294.04/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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