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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.82, 744.86 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.82, 744.86 and 374.42 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.82 : 744.86 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.82/744.86 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.82x = 744.86 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.82x = 278,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,890.48/496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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