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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 734.13 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 734.13 and 359.93 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 734.13 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/734.13 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 734.13 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 264,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,231.74/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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