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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 739.12 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 739.12 and 362.19 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 739.12 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/739.12 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 739.12 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 267,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,698.43/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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