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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.09, 744.14 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.09, 744.14 and 367.93 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.09 : 744.14 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.09/744.14 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.09x = 744.14 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.09x = 273,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,789.59/496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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