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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.21 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.21 and 327.36 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.21 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.21 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.21 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 241,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,005.71/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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