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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.54 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.54 and 336.21 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.54 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.54 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.54 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 247,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,295.90/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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