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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 735.30 and 353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 735.30 and 353.51 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 735.30 = 353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/735.30 = 353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 735.30 × 353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 259,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,932.23/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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