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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 739.38 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 739.38 and 320.01 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 739.38 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/739.38 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 739.38 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 236,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,608.99/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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