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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.31, 739.46 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.31, 739.46 and 379.12 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.31 : 739.46 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.31/739.46 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.31x = 739.46 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.31x = 280,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,344.08/495.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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