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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 734.42 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 734.42 and 353.60 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 734.42 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/734.42 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 734.42 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 259,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,690.91/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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