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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 735.84 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 735.84 and 353.76 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 735.84 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/735.84 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 735.84 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 260,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,310.76/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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