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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 738.90 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 738.90 and 357.64 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 738.90 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/738.90 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 738.90 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 264,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,260.20/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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