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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.50, 740.52 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.50, 740.52 and 320.01 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.50 : 740.52 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.50/740.52 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.50x = 740.52 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.50x = 236,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,973.81/493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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