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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 738.96 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 738.96 and 363.15 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 738.96 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/738.96 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 738.96 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 268,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,353.32/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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