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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 735.53 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 735.53 and 333.38 is: 500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 735.53 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/735.53 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 735.53 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 245,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,207.31/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.39

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