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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.14, 744.48 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.14, 744.48 and 381.10 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.14 : 744.48 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.14/744.48 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.14x = 744.48 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.14x = 283,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,721.33/497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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