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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.95, 746.11 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.95, 746.11 and 376.04 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.95 : 746.11 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.95/746.11 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.95x = 746.11 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.95x = 280,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,569.54/497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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