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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.57, 742.86 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.57, 742.86 and 373.47 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.57 : 742.86 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.57/742.86 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.57x = 742.86 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.57x = 277,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,435.92/495.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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