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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 734.88 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 734.88 and 345.76 is: 517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 734.88 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/734.88 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 734.88 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 254,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,092.11/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.79

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