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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.11, 741.10 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.11, 741.10 and 329.12 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.11 : 741.10 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.11/741.10 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.11x = 741.10 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.11x = 243,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,910.83/493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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