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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 740.27 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 740.27 and 356.27 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 740.27 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/740.27 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 740.27 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 263,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,733.18/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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