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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 739.58 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 739.58 and 320.16 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 739.58 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/739.58 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 739.58 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 236,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,782.33/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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