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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 735.67 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 735.67 and 336.26 is: 504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 735.67 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/735.67 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 735.67 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 247,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,378.65/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.12

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