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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 736.02 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 736.02 and 347.03 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 736.02 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/736.02 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 736.02 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 255,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,417.34/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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