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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.74, 743.52 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.74, 743.52 and 183.33 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.74 : 743.52 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.74/743.52 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.74x = 743.52 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.74x = 136,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,309.52/495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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