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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.25, 741.49 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.25, 741.49 and 373.14 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.25 : 741.49 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.25/741.49 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.25x = 741.49 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.25x = 276,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,678.65/495.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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