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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 734.96 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 734.96 and 352.71 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 734.96 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/734.96 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 734.96 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 259,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,225.98/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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