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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.71, 742.19 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.71, 742.19 and 373.60 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.71 : 742.19 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.71/742.19 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.71x = 742.19 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.71x = 277,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,278.46/495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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