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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 735.11 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 735.11 and 335.89 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 735.11 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/735.11 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 735.11 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 246,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,912.46/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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