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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.85, 741.26 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.85, 741.26 and 372.74 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.85 : 741.26 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.85/741.26 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.85x = 741.26 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.85x = 276,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,300.04/494.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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