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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.69, 735.62 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.69, 735.62 and 336.24 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.69 : 735.62 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.69/735.62 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.69x = 735.62 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.69x = 247,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,344.87/490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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