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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 743.61 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 743.61 and 183.44 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 743.61 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/743.61 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 743.61 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 136,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,407.82/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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