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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 740.34 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 740.34 and 320.04 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 740.34 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/740.34 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 740.34 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 236,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,938.41/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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