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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.27, 739.51 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.27, 739.51 and 338.73 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.27 : 739.51 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.27/739.51 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.27x = 739.51 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.27x = 250,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,495.22/493.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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