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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.06, 734.82 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.06, 734.82 and 336.03 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.06 : 734.82 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.06/734.82 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.06x = 734.82 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.06x = 246,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,921.56/490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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