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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.40, 742.74 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.40, 742.74 and 332.74 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.40 : 742.74 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.40/742.74 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.40x = 742.74 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.40x = 247,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,139.31/495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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