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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 740.19 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 740.19 and 331.06 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 740.19 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/740.19 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 740.19 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 245,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,047.30/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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