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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.38, 743.92 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.38, 743.92 and 374.28 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.38 : 743.92 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.38/743.92 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.38x = 743.92 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.38x = 278,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,434.38/496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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