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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 739.40 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 739.40 and 339.26 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 739.40 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/739.40 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 739.40 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 250,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843.45/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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