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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 735.20 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 735.20 and 336.14 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 735.20 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/735.20 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 735.20 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 247,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,130.13/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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