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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.74, 734.89 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.74, 734.89 and 360.43 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.74 : 734.89 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.74/734.89 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.74x = 734.89 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.74x = 264,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,874.34/490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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