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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 740.61 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 740.61 and 492.03 is: 738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 740.61 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/740.61 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 740.61 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 364,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,402.34/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.31

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