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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.20, 742.92 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.20, 742.92 and 373.52 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.20 : 742.92 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.20/742.92 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.20x = 742.92 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.20x = 277,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,495.48/495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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