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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 734.30 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 734.30 and 352.42 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 734.30 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/734.30 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 734.30 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 258,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,782.01/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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