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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.06, 738.03 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.06, 738.03 and 361 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.06 : 738.03 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.06/738.03 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.06x = 738.03 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.06x = 266,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,428.83/493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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