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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 734.52 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 734.52 and 345.68 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 734.52 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/734.52 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 734.52 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 253,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,908.87/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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