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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 736.10 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 736.10 and 333.75 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 736.10 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/736.10 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 736.10 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 245,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,673.38/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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