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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.31, 733.75 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.31, 733.75 and 353.63 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.31 : 733.75 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.31/733.75 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.31x = 733.75 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.31x = 259,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,476.01/490.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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