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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 745.23 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 745.23 and 375.64 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 745.23 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/745.23 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 745.23 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 279,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,938.20/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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