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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 744.35 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 744.35 and 382.61 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 744.35 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/744.35 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 744.35 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 284,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,790.12/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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