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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.26 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.26 and 336.84 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.26 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.26 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.26 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 248,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,001.82/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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