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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 743.88 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 743.88 and 374.61 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 743.88 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/743.88 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 743.88 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 278,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,664.89/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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