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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 740.79 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 740.79 and 401.15 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 740.79 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/740.79 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 740.79 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 297,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,169.76/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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