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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.66, 743.55 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.66, 743.55 and 183.32 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.66 : 743.55 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.66/743.55 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.66x = 743.55 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.66x = 136,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,307.59/495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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