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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.72, 747.41 and 374.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.72, 747.41 and 374.33 is: 562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.72 : 747.41 = 374.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.72/747.41 = 374.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.72x = 747.41 × 374.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.72x = 279,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,772.38/497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.11

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