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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 735.24 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 735.24 and 359.13 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 735.24 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/735.24 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 735.24 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 264,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,046.74/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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