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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.19, 738.23 and 338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.19, 738.23 and 338.21 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.19 : 738.23 = 338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.19/738.23 = 338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.19x = 738.23 × 338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.19x = 249,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,676.06/493.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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