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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 742.56 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 742.56 and 373.85 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 742.56 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/742.56 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 742.56 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 277,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,605.13/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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