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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 739.98 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 739.98 and 350.19 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 739.98 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/739.98 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 739.98 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 259,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,133.60/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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