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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 734.81 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 734.81 and 360.82 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 734.81 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/734.81 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 734.81 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 265,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,134.14/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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