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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 734.49 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 734.49 and 368.43 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 734.49 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/734.49 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 734.49 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 270,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,608.15/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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