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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.39, 738.53 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.39, 738.53 and 328.53 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.39 : 738.53 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.39/738.53 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.39x = 738.53 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.39x = 242,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,629.26/493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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