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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.49, 746.25 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.49, 746.25 and 382.11 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.49 : 746.25 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.49/746.25 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.49x = 746.25 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.49x = 285,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,149.59/497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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