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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 735.21 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 735.21 and 336.14 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 735.21 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/735.21 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 735.21 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 247,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,133.49/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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