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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.11, 738.92 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.11, 738.92 and 356.01 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.11 : 738.92 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.11/738.92 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.11x = 738.92 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.11x = 263,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,061.13/493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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