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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.89, 736.32 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.89, 736.32 and 354.18 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.89 : 736.32 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.89/736.32 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.89x = 736.32 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.89x = 260,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,789.82/490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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