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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 733.52 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 733.52 and 335.05 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 733.52 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/733.52 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 733.52 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 245,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,764.88/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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