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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 735.44 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 735.44 and 336.18 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 735.44 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/735.44 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 735.44 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 247,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,238.54/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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