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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 736.20 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 736.20 and 336.43 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 736.20 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/736.20 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 736.20 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 247,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,679.77/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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