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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.67 and 380.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.67 and 380.00 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.67 = 380.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.67 = 380.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.67 × 380.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 282,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,590.88/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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