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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 743.74 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 743.74 and 380.14 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 743.74 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/743.74 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 743.74 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 282,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,725.32/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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