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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.70, 736.16 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.70, 736.16 and 362.39 is: 543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.70 : 736.16 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.70/736.16 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.70x = 736.16 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.70x = 266,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,771.53/490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.65

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