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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.28 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.28 and 356.28 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.28 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.28 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.28 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 263,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,746.96/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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