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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.70, 747.35 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.70, 747.35 and 376.10 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.70 : 747.35 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.70/747.35 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.70x = 747.35 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.70x = 281,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,078.34/497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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