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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 743.36 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 743.36 and 183.37 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 743.36 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/743.36 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 743.36 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 136,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,309.92/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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