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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 734.12 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 734.12 and 335.31 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 734.12 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/734.12 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 734.12 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 246,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,154.11/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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