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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 743.13 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 743.13 and 374.49 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 743.13 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/743.13 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 743.13 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 278,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,294.75/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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