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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.23, 740.57 and 329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.23, 740.57 and 329.71 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.23 : 740.57 = 329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.23/740.57 = 329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.23x = 740.57 × 329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.23x = 244,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,173.33/493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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